Bill Title: Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Adds members to the task force. Sets forth additional requirements for the strategic plan prepared by the task force. Provides that the task force shall submit its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly no later than July 1, 2026 (rather than December 31, 2027). Provides that appropriations for the task force may be used to support operational expenses of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, including entering into a contract with a third-party provider for administrative support. Provides that the Director of Commerce and Economic Opportunity may, after issuing a request for proposals, designate a third-party provider to help facilitate task force meetings, compile information, and prepare the strategic plan. Repeals the provision on January 1, 2027 (rather than July 1, 2028). Makes other changes.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)

Status: (Engrossed) 2024-05-17 - Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As May 24, 2024 [HB4959 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]

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Voting Records

Chamber	Vote	Date	Yea	Nay	NV	Abs	Total	Result	Source	View
House	Third Reading in House	2024-04-18	97	8	4	2	111	Passed	Link	View

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